Chapter 575: To show our determination and courage to the world!
Well known.

Now the court has officially implemented the new policy for nearly a year.

People in the court and the public were accustomed to calling the new policies that began in the Jiajing period and were implemented in the Longqing period the Jialong New Policies.

The central cabinet and various ministries and departments have also begun to make specific changes and implement the new policies.

The first thing to be addressed is naturally the rectification of official administration, which remains unchanged in essence.

This was also the power that Gao Gong, the chief minister of the cabinet, always held tightly in his hands, and he never shared any of it with anyone else in the cabinet.

Then, Yuan Wei and Zhao Zhenji led the team to investigate the land issues in the whole country.

There was also the matter of Hu Zongxian, who was in charge of checking the soldiers in the garrisons, military farms, military equipment, money and grain throughout the country.

Even Li Chunfang and Gao Yi each had their own tasks to do.

but.

Although the cabinet center and the six ministries were becoming increasingly busy around Gia Long's New Deal.

However, once the Gia Long New Policies left Beijing and were implemented in local areas, they would always be slowed down for various reasons.

Even though people know that everything is difficult at the beginning.

However, nearly a year after Jialong's new policy was implemented, no substantial changes have been seen, which is a big blow to those officials in the court who support the new policy.

Everyone can see this clearly.

Even Yan Shaoting, who had just returned to Beijing after half a year on the expedition, could see it.

I am completing the poem today, firstly because I came up with this poem, and secondly because of the invitation from scholars.

But the most important thing is that he hopes to use this poem to inspire people and give boost to those who support the new policy.

All the past is gone, and the heroes of today are still to be seen!

Although the entire poem mentions the Emperor of Qin, Emperor Wu of Han, Emperor Taizong of Tang, Emperor Taizu of Song, and Genghis Khan, there is not a single word of praise. The citation of emperors of previous dynasties is simply for the final conclusion of the last sentence.

The past becomes Confucius, and the king becomes the past.

Everything in the world depends on this present moment!
Although it sounds a bit mysterious whether a poem can inspire people.

But often, the new policy may just lack such a poem, such a little unfulfilled spirit.

For this reason, in the square outside Changping Academy.

When Yan Shaoting recited the entire poem, everything was silent for a moment, but everyone's heartbeat quickened.

Even old scholars like Nie Bao, Wang Ji, Qian Dehong, who had devoted their entire lives to studying classics, frowned and looked deeply at Yan Shaoting, who was so free and easy and showed such a heroic spirit.

gradually.

The old masters' brows relaxed and smiles appeared on their faces.

Use scenery to express events and write about people to express one's aspirations.

This is something that is easy to understand.

The same goes for Yan Shaoting's poem, which can make one understand his ambition at a glance.

"it is good!"

Nie Bao, who is now the orthodox leader of the School of Mind in the world, could not help but cheer.

Another old Confucian scholar present also had a look of approval on his face, nodding his head and saying, "The poem written by the young master today is enough to be sung for thousands of years, and it is a testimony to one's ambition and courage. In our dynasty, the young master is the most elegant!"

Romantic.

Today it does not have the one-sided meaning of later generations, it contains more elements.

At this time, the Shilin students present at the scene were also slowly comprehending the meaning of the poem completed by Yan Shaoting.

Everyone's face was filled with amazement.

"Yes, yes! This is the young guard making his intentions known to us and also giving us courage!"

"Nowadays, the new policies of Gia Long are being implemented day by day in the court, and all officials are busy, but the people's livelihood in the local areas is still miserable, and there are constant obstacles. The new party in the court is gradually getting tired. This poem by Shao Bao is enough to fill the hearts of the wise men who care about the world."

"To count the heroes of the day, look no further. This ending is truly thought-provoking. I failed the exam several times in the past, but today, after listening to Shao Bao's supplementary remarks, I realized how little I have read. From today on, I will definitely enroll in Changping Academy, study hard, and wait until I pass the exam and become an official in the future, to become a hero of the day!"

"From now on, I, Cao Zhisheng, will be a disciple of the New Party! If I fail the imperial examination next year, I will return to my hometown to promote the new policies of Gia Long. I cannot move anywhere else, but I, Cao Zhisheng, can find out all the land and property of the Cao family and report it to the government!"

"Brother Cao, your words are profound! The Grand Protector is for the benefit of the whole country. Brother Cao and his family support the new policy, so we cannot fall behind. I will write a letter home today. If my grandfather, father, and the elders of my family are unwilling to face the reform, when I pass the imperial examination, I will personally issue a letter in my official capacity to confiscate all the land and property of my family!"

Although not everyone in the square supported the Gia Long New Deal from the beginning, gradually more and more people spoke out in support of the new deal and the new party.

Looking at everything happening before his eyes, Yan Shaoting smiled.

This is the impact of a poem.

In a future that is no longer fast-paced, in an era that still values ​​benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom and trustworthiness, even a poem can inspire people and have an impact for a time.

Old Master Wang Ji coughed lightly and walked forward, holding a cane in one hand and grabbing Yan Shaoting's wrist with the other hand.

Yan Shaoting looked over there.

I saw that Master Wang's face was flushed and full of smiles, and he kept nodding his head as he looked at me.

"Originally, I was worried that after we were buried under the loess, your scholarship would be interrupted, replaced by pseudo-learning, and manipulated by people with ulterior motives. Now that you have made your aspirations clear and spread throughout the world, I... I can now rest assured..."

Wang Ji held Yan Shaoting's hand tightly.

This old man, who studied under the master of the School of Mind, had a look of relief and peace of mind on his face.

"My philosophy of mind finally has a successor after three generations!"

With the affirmation of Wang Ji, an orthodox disciple of the School of Mind, the crowd around him instantly quieted down again.

Nie Bao, Qian Dehong and others all nodded in agreement.

There was an uproar all around.

This publicly confirmed that Yan Shaoting would be the orthodox of the School of Mind in the future!

Yan Shaoting immediately bowed and raised his arms, facing the group of old masters, and nodded in greeting.

immediately.

He stood up and looked around at everyone present.

Yan Shaoting smiled and said loudly: "I am young, and I am only a junior student in the study of classics. Today, I have been recognized by all the old masters, praised by the wise men, and praised by the students of the Central Plains. I can no longer suppress my emotions. I have written a poem and would like to give it to the students of the Central Plains to inspire them to have lofty ambitions."

Another poem!
As Yan Shaoting spoke up to express his opinion, the atmosphere on the scene immediately reached a new level.

Originally, people in the world only knew that Yan Shaoting was good at governing the country, and never thought that he could have any achievements in the writings of sages and classics and poetry.

But today's "Qinyuanchun·Snow" is enough to show that Yan Shaobao is a man of great talent and learning.

Now I have another poem.

Everyone looked expectant.

The young students even cheered louder.

Yan Shaoting remained calm and waited until the cheers from the crowd died down before he spoke.

"Our dynasty has been in existence for 200 years, and the country is in the midst of a period of reform and innovation. The previous emperor started it, and the current emperor has continued it. The central government has put in a lot of effort, and the Gia Long New Deal has begun."

"In all matters of the world, I believe that we should abide by the rules of propriety, respect the teachings of the saints, and follow the trend of the times. There are countless articles in the world, but each generation has its own talent. The Qin Emperor and Han Wudi are gone, and the Tang Emperor and Song Emperor are gone. Under the saints, nothing changes. A country or dynasty should survive by changing."

"I wrote this poem today just to boost the ambitions of today's people. If the wise men of the world do not abandon me, I am willing to be the vanguard of the new policy, to lead the horse and hold the stirrup for the country. I am willing to use my 100-pound body to encourage the world's talents to emerge for the country."

This explains the original intention of writing the poem, and can also be regarded as expressing one's aspirations.

The teachers, scholars and students present all nodded in approval.

At this time, Yan Shaoting actually began to recite the text.

"Li Bai and Du Fu's poems have been passed down by so many people that they are no longer fresh to the ears."

As soon as the first sentence was uttered, there was an uproar at the scene, with voices of discussion rising one after another.

We are all children of Confucianism, well-read in poetry and books, so we naturally understand the talents and status of Li Bai and Du Fu.

Yan Shaoting actually said that the poems of Li Bai and Du Fu were no longer new.

That's quite a big tone!
However, Yan Shaoting remained motionless and continued to read aloud: "Talented people emerge in every generation, and each leads the trend for hundreds of years!"

As soon as the last sentence came out, he didn't wait for everyone to react.

Yan Shaoting had already bowed to everyone and said: "I am not talented, but I would like to dedicate this article to my peers all over the world."

All the discussions stopped.

By the time people began to understand that Yan Shaoting was using poetry to indirectly interpret the previous poem.

Everyone looked around.

But he found that Yan Shaoting had disappeared.

Nie Bao and others looked at the gate of the academy with helplessness on their faces, shaking their heads in a helpless manner.

Everyone also reacted, and whistles were heard one after another.

Some of the bolder ones even shouted towards the academy.

"Students wish that Shaobao will soon have more children for the Yan family!"

“If the young guard feels tired, the student has a secret recipe at home that can help the young guard.”

"..."

"Brother! Tell me the secret recipe in detail!"

"I am a humble person, but I am willing to pay a hundred taels for the secret recipe."

As Yan Shaoting disappeared, everyone remembered the joke he had said before he finished speaking, and they all started to make fun of him, and the topic became more and more off-topic.

but.

The lyrics and poem written by Yan Shaoting today have already been deeply rooted in people's hearts, and I believe they will be sung all over the world in the near future.

This word and poem, like a spring breeze, swept over all those who were loyal to the new policies and were members of the new party, penetrated into their hearts, and strengthened their courage and determination.

……

Inside the Wenyuan Pavilion outside the east side of Huiji Gate.

It is always extremely quiet.

However, the excitement outside the palace was eventually reported by those young secretaries.

Another day of cabinet meetings.

Gao Gong sat comfortably in the head chair of the cabinet, holding a cup of this year's spring tea in his hand and sipping it carefully.

The rest of the people took their seats one by one, thinking about military and national affairs.

As the deputy assistant, Yuan Wei, after taking a sip of tea, shook his head and commented: "Yesterday's poem "Moistening Things in Changping" was really well done, indescribably wonderful! Indescribably wonderful!"

As he spoke, Lord Yuan glanced at Li Chunfang opposite him.

Li Chunfang's face looked a little gloomy.

The more he did this, the smile on Yuan Wei's face became more intense and brilliant.

This is the role and influence of good poetry, good lyrics and good articles.

In just one night, the poem written by Yan Shaoting at Changping Academy yesterday had spread throughout the capital and beyond, with everyone singing, commenting and discussing it.

This was a heavy blow to the Qingliu Old Party.

What does it mean that all the past is gone, but the heroes of the past are still to be seen today?

Isn't this just saying that the old party of the Qingliu is a thing of the past, and the new policies and new parties are the trend of the moment?

It would be strange if Li Chunfang looked good.

Zhao Zhenji and Hu Zongxian, who were in the cabinet, looked at each other silently. They had often interacted with each other in the southeast in the past and could be considered old friends.

Now both of them entered the cabinet because of the Yan family.

In fact, they are both clear-cut members of the New Party in the core of the cabinet.

The two of them looked at each other, then looked at the Prime Minister tacitly.

Gao Gong, however, had a calm expression, neither showing off his true colors nor revealing his true colors.

But he was already extremely conflicted and hesitant in his heart.

Do you think the poems written by Yan Shaoting are good?

That is of course excellent.

In recent years, or even decades ago, no one has written poetry that can surpass his.

But Gao Gong was very worried that Yan Shaoting, who had made such a bold move in public yesterday, might suddenly start to interfere in the new policy in a high-profile manner.

But he was also hesitant.

It is undeniable that the poem written by Yan Shaoting yesterday was undoubtedly a shot in the arm for the DPRK New Party.

Hesitate!
Gao Gong's heart was in knots.

Although these people are in the cabinet, they only need to consider their own calculations.

But you have to consider everything comprehensively.

On his shoulders, he was carrying the Ming Dynasty, the nine provinces of the world, and hundreds of millions of people!

A soft sigh, but another sigh.

It came from the high-arched mouth.

But he never commented on Yan Shaoting's poems.

Instead, Li Chunfang lowered his eyebrows and glanced at the documents on his desk.

Then he glanced at Yuan Wei and others across from him, and then whispered, "Speaking of which, now that the Northern Expedition Army has returned, the matter should have been settled. But this time, the army returned victoriously, but they also detained the governors-general of the three borders, the governor of Shanxi, the general commander of Datong, the general commander of Shanxi, and a group of civil and military officials from the border areas and brought them back to Beijing. Shouldn't there be an explanation and a comment?"

"They are all people who have committed crimes. The three judicial departments are already investigating them. I think it won't take long to convict and close the case."

Yuan Wei responded casually without any concern.

He now heads the three judicial departments in the cabinet.

Li Chunfang smiled and shook his head: "What Yuan Gelao said is probably not right. As far as I know, these people did not do anything wrong. At most, they were accused of negligence. They have been guarding the border for many years and have made great contributions. A single negligence did not cause any major chaos. How can they be convicted?"

Say it.

Li Chunfang looked at Gao Gong who was sitting above.

Strictly speaking, those people detained by the Northern Expedition Army actually had a lot to do with the Jin Party, and Gao Gong now relies heavily on the support of these civil and military officials in the border areas. It is hard to say whether he would agree with Yuan Wei's statement and convict those who were taken back to the capital by Yan Shaoting.

Yuan Wei immediately narrowed his eyes and looked at Li Chunfang.

Zhao Zhenji, who was sitting next to him, stood up with a smile and said, "Prime Minister, we have discussed the new border affairs with His Majesty a few days ago. The border officials who were brought back by the Northern Expedition Army should be carefully examined. Besides, Qi Jiguang is still stationed in Yinshan with his troops. There is no need to worry that these officials who have become rear officials will not be able to serve and cause chaos in the area."

Every time Zhao Zhenji spoke, he was able to explain the problem just right.

But his words clearly favored the Northern Expedition Army, or Yan Shaoting.

After all, what he said was that it should be examined carefully.

If those who were taken back to the capital were not at fault, then the one who was wrong was naturally Yan Shaoting.

This is something that must never happen.

Gao Gong still did not speak, but just stared at the poem written by Yan Shaoting that he had copied on the desk after he reported for duty in the yamen early in the morning.

Gao Yi, who was sitting at the end of the cabinet, spoke softly, "Prime Minister, everyone, this matter involves civil and military officials from the border areas, and they are all high-ranking officials. How should we make a conclusion? Should we go to Wenhua Hall and report to His Majesty first?"

Gao Gong did not express his opinion.

Gao Yi immediately resorted to the tactic of procrastination.

When he finished giving his opinion.

Gao Gong finally raised his head and spoke.

"can."

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